When I ask couples what’s attractive about their partner, I occasionally get the answer, he or she is my best friend. What characterizes best friends...
02.022022February 2, 2022
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19.012022January 11, 2022
Sacred Space
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Connection, Listening
Erica and Elliott were making nice progress in couples counseling. Fewer negative incidents occurred in between our sessions. Erica wanted to work more on her...
12.012022January 11, 2022
Filtered Conversations
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Emotional Support, Listening
Amy and Jack reported that they had a four hour “unfiltered “conversation since their last couples counseling session. I knew unfiltered was not good, e.g.,...
08.092021September 29, 2021
Sensitivity Prevails
Mitch knew Donna was having a stressful weekend due to all of their commitments. Therefore Mitch offered to take their son to a birthday party...
28.102020October 20, 2020
Damaged trust
Marc and Laurie came to couples counseling in crisis. Marc uncovered that Laurie was having an affair that spanned many years and he was furious....
26.022020February 3, 2020
Be Amazing
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Code Words, Listening
Jean talked about her struggles at work and Frank couldn’t help giving advice. Jean expressed previously that she just wants to share her story, but...
29.052019April 3, 2019
Railroaded
Todd and Casey were building an addition to their house. Todd was content with the house as it was, but Casey insisted they needed an...
28.022018May 30, 2018
Overcoming Apathy
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Apathy, Disconnected, Listening
Because they were so disconnected, Laurie and Matt finally agreed to come to couples counseling. Laurie previously talked to Matt about her needs not being...
26.052016March 31, 2016
Thanks for Sharing
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Appreciation, Communication, Counseling Process, Criticism, Listening
Couples counseling is designed to create a safe environment for couples to be more emotionally open with each other. As couples feel safe to disclose...
28.042016March 29, 2016
Intimate Friends
By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Defensiveness, Emotional Support, Listening, Vulnerability
Ken and Erin were progressing nicely in marriage counseling. They were addressing the major issues in their relationship. In a recent session, Ken noticed that...